Lounge Frog guide
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) vs Thai Airways International Boeing 777-200ER (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy)
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) has 279 seats and Thai Airways International Boeing 777-200ER (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy) has 292.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
El Al Israel Airlines · 777-200ER, 279 seatsBusiness Class | 41 | 2–14 | 2-3-2 | — |
El Al Israel Airlines · 777-200ER, 279 seatsEconomy Class | 238 | 21–58 | 3-3-3 | Recliner |
 Thai Airways International · 30 Royal Silk · 262 EconomyRoyal Silk ClassPhoto: Thai Airways International | 30 | 11–16 | 2-2-2 | Angled-flat bed |
Thai Airways International · 30 Royal Silk · 262 EconomyEconomy Class | 262 | 31–61 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat |
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats)
279 seats: 40 good, 27 mixed, 20 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 21, seats A, C, D, F, G, H and K (Economy Class): extra Space seat in a bulkhead row: the most legroom in Economy, per El Al, though bags go overhead for takeoff and landing.
- Rows 22–24, seats A, B, C, D, F, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): eL AL Space seat, marked on the map: more legroom than standard Economy, per El Al.
- Row 45, seats A, B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): exit row on El Al's map and sold as an Extra Space seat: the most legroom in Economy. You must be 15 or over and able to help in an emergency.
Seats to avoid
- Rows 11–12 and 14, seat F (Business Class): middle seat of three in the centre block: a neighbour on each side and no direct aisle access.
- Row 12, seats C and H (Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 12, seats D and G (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 34, seats A, C, D, F, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues for the lavatory.
Thai Airways International Boeing 777-200ER (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy)
292 seats: 3 good, 22 mixed, 16 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 11, seat A (Royal Silk Class): front-row Royal Silk window seat.
- Row 14, seat E (Royal Silk Class): royal Silk centre pair, good for two travelling together.
- Row 50, seat A (Economy Class): exit row at the front of the rear Economy section.
Seats to avoid
- Row 47, seat A (Economy Class): in front of the mid-cabin lavatories.
- Row 47, seats B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 48, seats D, E and F (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 61, seat B (Economy Class): last row, in front of the rear lavatories.